Pace Selden Gilman Marks dba PSGM Law has a sophisticated approach that combines professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to solving client problems. PSGM Law represents companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized and small businesses. The firm brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

Employment, Labor & HR

The firm has a full-service and nationally recognized employment practice that handles all aspects of the employment relationship for companies, including:

Conducting audits of employment practices

Drafting handbooks, policies, and employment agreements

Training managers and employees in a variety of coaching and employment topics

Providing Respect at Work training regarding anti-harassment, anti-discrimination and no retaliation

Conducting investigations

Handling drug and alcohol testing, policies and issues

Advising clients on compliance issues, performance management, and discipline and termination of employees

Employment and Executive Agreements

Drafting separation, severance and release agreements

Handling government investigations and complaints

Defending administrative charges before government agencies

Defending litigation brought by employees

Enforcing businesses’ rights against former employees and competitors regarding use of proprietary information

Addressing Cyber-Hacking, and

Handling Embezzlement and Cyber-Theft issues

The focus of the employment practice is to reduce the risk of claims by guiding clients through steps that will demonstrate and document the client’s compliance with legal requirements. When needed, the firm’s employment lawyers are experienced in defending administrative proceedings and state and federal lawsuits in Arizona and elsewhere, including at the trial and appellate levels.

The firm’s lawyers have drafted most of the employment laws that have been enacted by the Arizona Legislature during the past 25 years, including the landmark 1996 Employment Protection Act that defines employment at will in Arizona, and laws expanding the rights of businesses to utilize independent contractor relationships, injunctions against workplace harassment, drug and alcohol testing of employees, and the Constructive Discharge Act.

The PSGM Law’s employment lawyers are active members of leading human resources and trade and professional associations to inform businesses of regulatory and legal developments and to broaden their knowledge and experience in dealing with industry problems and challenges. The firm’s lawyers maintain mutually cordial and respectful relationships with government agencies to resolve matters, whenever possible, quickly and inexpensively and to anticipate and seek to shape administrative actions and developments.